However, with Baines recently returning to training, Martinez now believes the England international will now have to fight for his place in the squad, with Galloway now seen as a first team player.

“I have a decision, as I have with any other player,” he said.

“Brendan Galloway is a first-team player. He is not a young player any more.

“What he has done this season he has earned the right to be considered a starter. It’s going to be down to competition for places, whatever we need on the day and allowing them to fight for that position.”

The Toffees boss also added he will continue to monitor the situation of Baines as he is still unsure whether the left-back is ready to feature given his ankle problems.